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Take the next step toward a career improving the health of communities. The Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health offers undergraduate and graduate programs with separate application processes. Select your program level below to review the appropriate information and begin your application.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Commerce

Prepare for a career at the intersection of public health, health care and business through our in-person bachelor’s degree program in Abilene.

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Commerce at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is one of the first undergraduate programs in the country to combine public health competencies with practical business skills built specifically for the industries driving Texas forward.

Apply to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Commerce Program

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred. Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• The Texas Core Curriculum (42 semester credit hours), or an equivalent general education curriculum, must be completed prior to enrollment but is not required at the time of application.
• Applicants who completed coursework at out-of-state or private institutions will have their general education coursework evaluated for Texas Core equivalency.

In addition to the application, applicants must submit:

• Official transcripts from each college or university attended 
• $50 application fee 
• Oath of Residency 
• Technical Standards Form 

Required Coursework Outside the BSPHC Program

The BSPHC degree requires the following college-level courses, which are not offered within the BSPHC curriculum:

• Biology
• Microeconomics
• Elementary Statistics
• Business Principles
• Business Law

Applicants are encouraged to complete these courses before enrollment. Students who have not completed them at the time of matriculation will work with a JJMSPPH advisor to determine how to fulfill the requirements.

Each course should consist of three semester credit hours. Course equivalency will be determined by JJMSPPH Admissions through an evaluation of official transcripts. Course titles alone do not determine equivalency.

Online Master of Public Health or Dual Degree Programs

Apply for admission to the Online Master of Public Health or to one of our dual degree programs in the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health.

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Applicants are required to:

1. Request official academic transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to be submitted directly to SOPHAS.

• For detailed instructions on how to complete these requests, please visit SOPHAS at www.sophas.org
• If you are applying while still pending the receipt of academic course credits (i.e., enrolled in the course currently, pending final transcript), you can still submit incomplete official transcripts. This will not impact the processing of your application and applicants can still be admitted into a program pending final transcripts.

2. Complete an application via SOPHAS to include:

• Provide two contacts for letters of recommendation from a former/current academic mentor (i.e., teacher, administrator, advisor, etc.) or another contact that is familiar with the academic merit of the applicant.
• Complete a statement of purpose regarding your interest in the program.
• Submit the SOPHAS application fee ($150 for the first program you apply to and $60 for each additional program).
• International Applicants Only:
  • Submit official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Score
  • Submit an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score
• It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the application reaches a verified status. If you do not see movement from the "Received" status to the "Verified" status, applicants should follow up with SOPHAS directly at (617) 612-2090 to determine the delay.

 3. Once the SOPHAS application has reached a “Verified” status, you will receive an email on how to create a Supplemental Application Account. Please follow the procedure in that email so that your application will be associated to the correct account.

 4. Complete the supplemental application. This application will include:

• Complete Oath of Residency form
• Complete Technical Standards form
• Submit a resume or curriculum vitae
• Valid Photo ID
• Submit a $50 application fee

Graduate Certificates in Public Health

Apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health or Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology program in the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health

Apply to Graduate Certificate Programs in Public Health

Applicants are required to:

1. Request official academic transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to be submitted directly to TTUHSC.

• Please instruct transcripts to be mailed to: 
  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health
  3601 4th Street, Stop 9430
  Lubbock, TX 79430
• If you are using a digital transcript system (such as Parchment), have transcripts sent to spph@ttuhsc.edu
• If you are applying while still pending the receipt of academic course credits (i.e., enrolled in the course currently, pending final transcript), you can still submit incomplete official transcripts. This will not impact the processing of your application and applicants can still be admitted into a program pending final transcripts.

2. Complete an application via SOPHAS Express (and pay a $50 SOPHAS Fee)

3. Submit two letters of recommendation from a former/current academic mentor (i.e., teacher, administrator, advisor, etc.) or another contact that is familiar with the academic merit of the applicant to spph@ttuhsc.edu

Program Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed holistically by the Admissions Subcommittee, with final admission decisions made by the dean of the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health. Offers of admission are typically communicated shortly after an application is complete.

Falsification of application information will void admission to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. All sections of the online application must be completed, and it must be submitted prior to the application closing date.

Please note: Students interested in any of our dual degree programs (PharmD/MPH, MPA/MPH, or MD/MPH) must submit an application to both programs. Be aware that the deadline for applications may differ for each program.